David Alder
Employment Objective
Energetic and productive 3D modeler with current MFA degree. Strong organizational skills will produce high quality projects within designated timelines.
Personal Details
Nationality:
Born: 3-30-1980
Work Preferences
Position(s) interested in: 3D Artist, Modeler
Kind of employment: Employee
Type of work: Full Time
Minimum gross (yearly) salary required: $50,000+
Willing to work in: France, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA
Education
Education history:
| 2002 |
Texas A and M University: BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology |
| 2005 |
Savannah College Of Art and Design: MFA, Interactive Design and Game Develop |
Skills
Computer graphics skills:
| Modeling |
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Excellent |
| Texturing |
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Good |
| Lighting |
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Good |
| Animation |
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Basic |
Composition &
Post-processing |
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Basic |
Software skills:
Other skills or training: Professional Experience
11/01/05 to present: New Blood Productions Austin, TX
Freelance Cinematic 3D Modeler/Texture Artist:
•In charge of the creation and development of computer generated characters, environments and vehicles for future animation and compositing within live action movie footage.
•All models are the highest level of detail because close up shots of the models are required.
•Programs used: 3D Max, Deep Paint, Maya, Photoshop, Vue 5 Infinite, XSI, and ZBrush.
12/01/05 to present: AWIS Designs Austin, TX
Freelance Cinematic 3D Modeler/Texture Artist, Trainer:
•Trained the film director the fundamentals of Maya over a three month period.
•Working with AWIS Designs and New Blood Productions with the animation, compositing, modeling and texturing of the Star Wars fan film footage still in progress.
•Programs used: 3D Max, Deep Paint, Maya, Photoshop, Vue 5 Infinite, XSI, and ZBrush.
1/15/06 to present: The Collectors Showcase Austin, TX
Freelance High Poly 3D Modeler:
•Intense research and high poly modeling was mandatory in the exact replication of advanced World War 2 weaponry.
•The German Flak 88mm, Nebelwerfer and Pak 40 were modeled piece by piece from blue prints, books, model kits and web images.
•Accurate assembly, part modeling and proportions were essential as exact small scale replicas are soon to be the result.
•Programs used: Maya.
Fall 2000, Summer 2001, Spring 2002 Halliburton Energy Services Houston, TX
Cooperative Education with Texas A and M: Failure Analysis Technician
•Trained other cooperative education students in various engineering procedures, machines, and programs involved with failure analysis testing.
•Various results were obtained and applied to increase the longevity of equipment, prevent part failures and stop any further company financial losses.
•Numerous types of equipment and machinery were used including: Universal and hardness testing machines, microscopes, x-ray machines, optical comparators, overhead cranes and forklifts.
•Programs used: AutoCAD, Excel, Photoshop, SolidWorks, and Word.
Professional Experience
Experience: under 2 years
Work history:
| 2000-1 to 2001-8 |
Failure Analysis Technician at Halliburton Energy Services
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Other Interests
Doing 3D artwork, Working Out, Playing Video Games, Any Outdoor Activities,
Portfolio
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